Episode 7: Mediating for our Collective Future in the Era of AI with Next-Gen Legal Scholar, Francesca Antonone
Summary:
Francesca Antonone joins Peacecore to discuss her research at the intersection of technology, intellectual-property law, and conflict resolution. She explores her thesis surrounding The New York Times vs. OpenAI case and proposes a new dispute-resolution model to protect human labor and reduce copyright conflicts. In this conversation she examines three solutions for ethical AI development. Like so many emerging leaders working toward justice and cooperation, Francesca represents a future of peace and humanity that gives all of us real reason to be hopeful for the next generation.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 The making of a scholar in the field of conflict resolution
05:10 Finding answers to one of the biggest questions of our time
06:20 The algorithm and the author: a system based conflict analysis, a deep dive on her research and proposed intervention strategies
08:00 Strategy #1 a mediated negotiation framework
09:30 Strategy #2 an API licensing model
10:50 Strategy #3 ethical protocols
12:40 Challenges to getting stakeholders on board
13:30 Protections for content creators
14:20 Lessons learned and challenges in her research
16:50 Imagining a future shaped by AI
19:15 Peace and conflict theories for everyday life
26:00 Naikan method
30:00 Defining conflict resolution
35:00 Intercultural conflicts across continents
39:50 How to create more peace in the world
42:26 What drives her
45:20 Manifestation
49:40 Takeaways
52:50 Closing
Concepts and frameworks featured:
Large language models, moral exclusion theory, social interdependence theory, neutrality, halo/horn effect, equilibrium law, Naikan therapy
About the expert:
Francesca Antonone is a Columbia University graduate with an M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, where her research focused on the ethics of generative AI and alternative frameworks for resolving technology-related disputes. She is a prospective attorney specializing in intellectual property, data protection, and AI governance, with a particular interest in how negotiation and mediation can shape the future of global tech regulation.
She has gained professional experience across leading legal and policy institutions, including Baker McKenzie’s Intellectual Property & Technology practice in Dubai, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she serves as Co-Founder and Board Member of ARS Farmacie S.r.l., where she contributes to governance and compliance within a growing network of pharmacies in Italy. Collectively, these roles have refined her expertise in negotiation, compliance, and cross-border governance, and strengthened her commitment to advancing legal solutions at the intersection of technology and regulation.
Beyond her professional work, Francesca serves as a Sino-European Cultural Ambassador at Associazione Culturale Sillabe di Seta – APS, promoting cross-cultural understanding between Italy and China. A young member of the International Bar Association, she is enthusiastic about advancing her legal vocation on a global stage. Fluent in Italian, English, and Chinese, Francesca earned a double degree cum laude in Political Science and Legal Studies from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), with additional concentrations in Business Law, Public Policy, and Heritage.
